The North Wales Police And Community Trust

Charity Number: 1071628

Annual Expenditure: £0.2M

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Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: £155,405 (2023/24)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
  • Decision Time: Quarterly decisions (Feb, May/Jun, Sep, Dec)
  • Grant Range: £250 - £2,000 (Main Fund); up to £250 (NPT Small Grants); up to £500 (Crimebeat Youth Fund)
  • Geographic Focus: North Wales region
  • Total Impact Since 1998: Over £2 million distributed to nearly 3,000 projects

Contact Details

Website: www.pactnorthwales.co.uk

Email: enquiries@pactnorthwales.co.uk

Phone: 01745 588516

Project Manager: Kelsey Reed - 07557 849990

Address: Ffordd William Morgan, St Asaph Business Park, LL17 0HQ

Overview

The North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT) was established in 1998 as an independent charity supporting community initiatives that improve quality of life by reducing crime and the fear of crime across North Wales. Since inception, PACT has invested over £2 million in nearly 3,000 projects. With annual expenditure of £155,405 (2023/24) and income of £140,585, PACT operates multiple funding streams primarily sourced from the Police Property Act Fund (money seized through the Proceeds of Crime Act) and contributions from the Police and Crime Commissioner. The charity is governed by 12 trustees with 10 volunteers and works in close partnership with North Wales Police, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, and local Neighbourhood Policing Teams. PACT celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2023 and continues to expand its activities under new leadership, with Kelsey Reed appointed as Project Manager in April 2024.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

Main Grant Fund: £250 - £2,000

  • Available to police officers, staff, and external community groups
  • Applications accepted year-round on a rolling basis
  • Decisions made quarterly by Board of Trustees (February, May/June, September, December)
  • Applicants encouraged to seek match-funding

Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) Small Grant Fund: Up to £250

  • Available to NPT members to support local initiatives and community groups
  • Quick turnaround for smaller community projects

Crimebeat Fund: Up to £500

  • Specifically for youth-led projects
  • Managed by PACT in partnership with the High Sheriffs of Clwyd and Gwynedd
  • Over 500 youth initiatives supported with grants exceeding £100,000 since inception
  • Supports young people developing projects that make communities safer

Your Community, Your Choice: £60,000 annually

  • Annual initiative in partnership with Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and North Wales Police
  • Application window typically opens in January and closes early February
  • Final winners determined by public vote in late February
  • Since 2014, has awarded £599,924 to 193 projects across North Wales

Priority Areas

  • Crime prevention initiatives that reduce crime and fear of crime
  • Projects protecting people and property from criminal activity
  • Drug and alcohol education programs
  • Road safety training, education, and special projects
  • Youth engagement and diversion from crime
  • Community safety schemes (Woodland Watch, Business Watch, Street Pastors)
  • Victim support initiatives
  • Projects promoting voluntary work among young people
  • Initiatives improving school attendance and behavior
  • Projects supporting the Police and Crime Plan priorities

What They Don't Fund

Information about explicit exclusions is not publicly available. Contact PACT directly to discuss project eligibility.

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Governance and Leadership

Chair: Ashley Rogers (also CEO of North Wales Mersey Dee Business Council)

Trustees include:

  • Carl Foulkes (Chief Constable of North Wales)
  • Patricia Hughes DL
  • Lady Janet Jones JP DL
  • High Sheriff representation (ex-officio)

Key Staff:

  • Kelsey Reed, Project Manager (appointed April 2024, former PCSO and designing out crime officer)
  • Dave Evans (part-time support)

No trustees receive remuneration, payments, or benefits from the charity.

Leadership Perspectives:

Ashley Rogers on PACT's 25th anniversary: "We're celebrating a quarter of a century of PACT but we are certainly not resting on our laurels. We want to build on what we have achieved so far for the next 25 years. Our success has been based largely on the help we have received from volunteers and we are looking to recruit more so we can ramp up our activity."

On the appointment of Kelsey Reed: "It's absolutely fantastic. Not only did we celebrate our 25th anniversary last year but we now have a brand new team member who's already got some great experience in the force. Her background is absolutely ideal and I think Kelsey will be a driving force for PACT as we move forward, which means a lot more projects being supported across North Wales. The work of PACT is more relevant than ever and the combination of the events of the last few years means that communities' needs and projects' needs are far greater now than they were."

On youth engagement: “For many who are involved in the projects, this is their first interaction with the police, so making this a positive experience can have profound consequences on their future life choices.”

Application Process and Timeline

How to Apply

Main Grant Fund:

  • Application forms available via www.pactnorthwales.co.uk or by emailing enquiries@pactnorthwales.co.uk
  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year
  • Applicants encouraged to discuss ideas before applying - contact Kelsey Reed on 07557 849990

Neighbourhood Policing Team Small Grant Fund:

  • Available to NPT members
  • Apply through local Neighbourhood Policing Team

Crimebeat Fund:

  • Youth groups apply through PACT website or contact office
  • Often developed in partnership with local Neighbourhood Policing Teams

Your Community, Your Choice:

  • Annual application window (typically January - early February)
  • Application pack available on PACT website
  • Panel shortlists applications
  • Public voting determines final winners

Decision Timeline

Main Grant Fund: Board of Trustees meets quarterly in February, May/June, September, and December to assess applications. Depending on submission timing, applicants may wait between a few weeks to approximately 3 months for a decision.

Your Community, Your Choice: Winners announced in late February following public voting period.

Success Rates

Specific success rates are not publicly disclosed. However, PACT has supported nearly 3,000 projects since 1998, with over 200 grants made in recent annual periods, suggesting a relatively high award rate for qualifying projects.

Reapplication Policy

No specific reapplication policy is publicly documented. Contact PACT directly to discuss reapplication opportunities for unsuccessful applicants.

Application Success Factors

Partnership with Local Policing: PACT strongly encourages applications developed in partnership with Neighbourhood Policing Teams. As stated in their guidance: “Community and voluntary groups are able to apply for support to organise projects, in partnership with their local policing team.”

Alignment with Police and Crime Plan: All applicants must evidence how proposals support the current Police and Crime Plan, including:

  • Local neighbourhood policing presence
  • Supporting victims, communities, and businesses
  • Fair and effective criminal justice system

Long-term Vision and Collaboration: Leadership encourages “projects that will have a positive impact, particularly those which have a long-term vision reflecting the rich diversity of our area and work in collaboration with others to prevent problems occurring.”

Match-Funding: PACT explicitly encourages applicants to seek match-funding wherever possible, demonstrating project sustainability and community investment.

Talk to Your Local PCSO: Guidance specifically states “Applicants should talk to their local PCSO,” indicating the importance of police engagement before application.

Examples of Recently Funded Projects:

  • Aloud Cymru: Weekly singing opportunities for secondary school-age boys across North Wales
  • DangerPoint, Talacre: Safety education programs
  • Bangor Rugby Club: Team shirts for Under 7s
  • Colwyn Bay Stingrays mixed ability rugby club: £1,500 for team kit and equipment
  • Gwynedd Council intergenerational programme: Christmas project for 200 local children
  • North Wales Junior Cricket League: Sponsorship support
  • Street Pastors initiatives
  • Business Watch schemes
  • Woodland Watch projects
  • Road safety and drug/alcohol education programs

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Engage early: Contact Project Manager Kelsey Reed (07557 849990) to discuss your project before applying - pre-application consultation is clearly encouraged
  • Partner with police: Applications developed with Neighbourhood Policing Teams are strongly favored; talk to your local PCSO before applying
  • Demonstrate Police and Crime Plan alignment: Explicitly show how your project supports crime reduction, victim support, or community safety priorities
  • Seek match-funding: PACT actively encourages co-funding; demonstrating financial sustainability strengthens applications
  • Consider timing: Submit applications strategically before quarterly trustee meetings (February, May/June, September, December) to minimize waiting time
  • Think long-term: Projects with sustainable, long-term vision and collaborative approaches are preferred over one-off activities
  • Youth projects: Consider the dedicated Crimebeat fund (up to £500) for youth-led initiatives, which has strong support from High Sheriffs
  • Your Community, Your Choice: For high-visibility projects, the annual public vote initiative offers larger grants (up to £60,000 total pool) but requires community mobilization for voting

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